From the ruins of Pompeii to the mountainous Machu Picchu
A schoolgirl crosses the road, with a Bermudan flag in the background.
Diego Garcia is the largest atoll, which serves as a military base of British and American forces.
A colony of king penguins on South Georgia Island.
The Virgin Islands are a popular resort for vacationers around the world.
The Cayman Islands are also located in the Caribbean. Pictured is the expansive Seven Mile Beach.
Between Tanzania and Indonesia lies the British Indian Ocean Territory, comprised of seven atolls (ring-shaped coral reefs).
Andrew Guthrie, who runs the Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park.
The Falkland Islands are found in the South Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Argentina.
That’s right, there is also an overseas territory in Antarctica. It’s a centre for research and geographical exploration.
The British Virgin Islands are also in the Caribbean. Pictured is a planter’s house on the isle of Tortola.
Gibraltar is a territory is a small enclave in Spain. Around about 33,000 people live there.
These days, the Falkland Islands have a population of around 3,000. Here’s the Christ Church cathedral with signature whalebone arch.
Montserrat is a territory in the Caribbean, best known for its colossal volcano: La Soufrière.
Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and the Oeno Islands are found in the Pacific Ocean.
A station manager throws a weather balloon on Saint Helena. This practice is done daily.
South Georgia is home to a huge colony of king penguins.
Ascension Island has jaw-dropping geographical features, such as this inactive volcano.
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.
A mosque, located at Europa Point by the Rock of Gibraltar.
The island has a dense bamboo forest on Green Mountain.
Shortened to TCI, these islands are found north of the West Indies in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a population destination for luxurious parties and events.
Visiting Pitcairn isn’t easy. Here are some crew members help visitors come ashore.
There is around 100 non-permanent residents on the Islands.
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This a picturesque view of Providenciales, the largest city in TCI.
Explore the unseen side of the UK’s overseas territories
From South Pole outposts to Caribbean resorts
TRAVEL British overseas territory
Here's something you didn't learn at school. At its peak, the British Empire held sway over 23% of the world's population and 24% of the Earth's land area. The country's come a long way since then, but the UK still holds control over territories over all the world. From the Caribbean to Antartica, here's are some interesting pictures of the UK's overseas territories.